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Alan Cheuse
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Alan Cheuse in 2007.
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| Born | January 23, 1940 Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | July 31, 2015 (aged 75) San Jose, California, U.S. |
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | Rutgers University |
Alan Stuart Cheuse (born January 23, 1940 – died July 31, 2015) was an American writer, teacher, and radio host. He wrote many books, including novels and short stories. He also talked about books on NPR, a popular radio station.
Alan Cheuse was a regular guest on the NPR show All Things Considered. His short stories appeared in famous magazines like The New Yorker. He taught writing at George Mason University and at the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley.
Early Life
Alan Cheuse was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. He grew up in a Jewish family. His father was from Russia, and his mother had roots in Russia and Romania. He finished high school in Perth Amboy in 1957.
Education and Teaching
Cheuse went to Rutgers University and graduated in 1961. After traveling and working for a few years, he went back to Rutgers. He earned a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature in 1974. This means he studied how literature from different countries and cultures are similar and different. His main project was about a Cuban writer named Alejo Carpentier.
Alan Cheuse taught literature at several universities. He taught at Bennington College for almost ten years. He also taught at Sewanee: The University of the South, the University of Virginia, and the University of Michigan.
Writing and Radio Career
In the late 1970s, Alan Cheuse started publishing his short stories. His first story appeared in The New Yorker magazine. He also wrote for other well-known magazines like Ploughshares and The Antioch Review.
In 1982, he published his first novel. It was a historical story about two famous people, John Reed and Louise Bryant. He continued to write many other fiction and non-fiction books.
For many years, Cheuse was a regular book reviewer for the NPR show All Things Considered. He would talk about new books and share his thoughts with listeners. In 1999, he also helped start Fall for the Book. This is a festival that celebrates books and reading.
Later Life
On July 14, 2015, Alan Cheuse was in a serious car accident in California. He passed away from his injuries on July 31, 2015, in San Jose, California. He was 75 years old.
Legacy
Alan Cheuse's writings and papers are kept at the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia. This means his work can be studied by future writers and students.
